When Did Equal Human Life Become Controversial? Macklemore Refused to Stay Silent
The Grind / Opinion A musician said that every human being deserves dignity, safety and equality. The troubling part is not that he...
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From Medellín to MetLife: How Karol G Became a Global Bichota
The Grind Career to Stadium The Dream Was Never Too Big. Before the Grammys, billion-stream anthems and sold-out stadiums, Carolina...
From the Underground to the Sphere: How Metallica Became Immortal
The Grind Career Retrospective 45 Years. Still Rising. From an L.A. classified ad and underground tape trading to Moscow, stadiums a...
Metallica Was Right. Napster Changed Everything.
Opinion • Exposed Vocals Music Industry Artists’ Rights Metallica • Napster • Streaming R Randy MoranoExposed Vocals...
You Don’t Need a Label. You Need a System.
You Don’t Need a Label. You Need a System. | The Grind | Exposed Vocals THE GRIND /// YOU DON’T NEED A LABEL /// YOU NEE...
Who Owns Independent Music? How the Majors Are Buying the Infrastructure of Independence
Who Owns Independent Music? | Exposed Vocals EXPOSED VOCALS /// INDUSTRY ANALYSIS /// MAJOR LABEL CONSOLIDAT...
Before You Pay for Promotion, Read This
THE GRIND /// PROMOTION /// INDUSTRY REALITY Before You Pay For Promotion, Read This. Independent artists spend thousands chasing ex...
Your Bio Is Killing Your First Impression
THE GRIND /// BRANDING /// FIRST IMPRESSION Your Bio Is Killing Your First Impression. Most artist bios sound fake, over-written, or...
The Music Industry Middlemen You Do and Don’t Need
THE GRIND /// INDUSTRY /// BUSINESS The Music Industry Middlemen You Do And Don’t Need. Everybody wants a percentage of an artist be...
Stop Begging for Streams — Build a Fanbase You Actually Own
THE GRIND /// FANBASE /// OWNERSHIP Stop Begging For Streams. Build A Fanbase. Streams are nice. Followers are useful. But if you ca...
The EPK Nobody Ignores — What Industry People Actually Want to See
The EPK Nobody Ignores — Exposed Vocals | The Grind The Grind/// EPK/// Press Kit/// Industry Tips/// Get Noticed/// Exposed Vocals/...
You’re Giving Away Your Masters and Don’t Even Know It
You’re Giving Away Your Masters — Exposed Vocals | The Grind The Grind/// Know Your Rights/// Masters/// Contracts/// Independ...
She Believed First: A Letter to the Moms Behind the Music
She Believed First — Exposed Vocals | The Grind The Grind/// For Independent Artists/// Happy Mother’s Day/// She Believed Fir...
Rive Video: Amplifying Independent Artists Through Music Video Promotion
In today’s music industry, visuals are just as important as the music itself. For independent artists looking to make an impact, get...
The Top 10 Online Music Blogs That Champion Unsigned and Emerging Artists
If you’re an independent artist looking for exposure, you’ve probably realized that the music industry is a noisy place....
How to Submit Your Music to Blogs and Get Featured: The Ultimate Guide
Getting featured on music blogs is one of the best ways to gain exposure, build credibility, and attract new fans. Whether you’...
The Truth About Music Promotion: What Works, What’s a Scam, and Where to Invest Your Time
If you’ve spent any time trying to promote your music, you’ve probably come across countless “industry experts” promising exposure,...
Getting Heard: Why Uploading Your Music Isn’t Enough (And How Exposed Vocals Can Help)
So, you’ve released a song. It’s out there in the wild, floating in the endless sea of streaming platforms. You check your numbers,...
The Power of Networking & Collaboration in Music
Let’s be honest—talent is dope, but it’s not enough. You could be the next Prince, the next Beyoncé, the next J. Cole, but if you’re...
Building a Strong Online Presence & Brand: Why Your Music Alone Isn’t Enough
Let’s be real: talent alone doesn’t cut it anymore. You can have the voice of an angel or produce beats that shake the earth, but if...
Want Your “Followers” to Become “Fans”? Here’s How to Make It Happen
Want your followers to become real fans? Then stop relying on social media alone and start moving people onto your own platform—whet...
Why Pay Big Tech? Exposed Vocals Offers Unlimited Free Music Hosting & Promotion for Artists
What if you could upload your music for free, have it stay online forever, and even get promotion—all without paying a dime to big t...
Why UPCs and ISRCs Matter More Than You Think (Even If They’re Boring)
If you’re a music artist trying to track your royalties and engagement activity, you’ve probably come across UPCs and ISRCs at some...
Streaming Fraud: How It Hurts Every Artist & What You Need to Know
Streaming fraud is ruining the music industry, and it’s not just affecting the artists who are gaming the system—it’s hurting every...